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The King Reviews

2005

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A troubled man, recently discharged from the Navy, returns to his childhood home in Corpus Christi, Texas to reunite with his father. Read more

Starring	Gael Garcia Bernal, William Hurt, Laura Harring
Director	James Marsh
Genres	Action/Adventure, Drama

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- Theres a good team behind this artful, creepy and well-acted study of good and evil in the American South, which... read more on Time Out
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- - Dave Calhoun
  - Time Out
  - 08 Sep 2009 at 00:59
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  A Dark Thinking Man's Film
  
  The King is a movie about Father/Son relationships and how they affect the rest of the family. In short, a young guy (child to a prostitute) leaves the navy, ... read more »
  
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  - James Waddell
  - London
  - 21 May 2006 at 23:31
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  So what was that all about?
  
  The King was one of the most difficult movies that I've had the misfortine to sit through. Potentially, it showed real promise but the viewer had to suffer ... read more »
  
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  - 06 Jan 2012 at 23:12
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  confused the heck out of me!
  
  This could've been so much better if the storyline was explored more and the ending was decent but hey ho, never mind! I would not recommend this film!
  
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- - blackgal
  - 211 reviews
  - Worksop
  - 31 Oct 2010 at 17:45
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  Didn't get it
  
  The trailer made this film look much better than it was. I found it very slow and the only reason I didn't turn it off was because I kept waiting for it to ... read more »
  
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- - harryeve
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  - suffolk
  - 17 Oct 2010 at 13:55
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  Too Clever
  
  Well-acted, well-paced and good-enough looking, this is in the end a film school exercise, in which you're drawn in to a story by strong characterisation, ... read more »
  
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  - London
  - 27 Aug 2009 at 12:16
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  GOOD
  
  emotional , thrilling and violent film. is it because of vengeance or some sort of conspiracy between a young ex navy man and the priest. enjoyable
  
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- - nigerguy
  - 98 reviews
  - Woodford Green
  - 25 Mar 2009 at 13:32
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  Gripping drama
  
  This is a gripping drama in the sense that it is full of surprises, not in the sense that it is a heart-pounding thriller. William Hurt is brilliant, playing ... read more »
  
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- - rpopper65
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  - London
  - 21 Mar 2009 at 21:34
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  Easy Amnesia
  
  I have already written a review for this title - the system seems unable to remember it.
  
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- - Slurs
  - Scotland
  - 10 Mar 2009 at 18:10
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  Unconvincing
  
  I totally agree with the reviewer James Waddel who has expressed my feelings about this film very well.
  
  It is a film about our past actions coming ... read more »
  
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- - MariElaina
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  - Bury St. Edmunds
  - 21 Feb 2009 at 23:37
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  The King
  
  Interesting portrayal of unusual friendships
  
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  - Bicester
  - 13 Oct 2008 at 09:25
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  Not Worth Watching. Ridiculous !
  
  This is a very unpleasant little film, which, I think, has very little relevance. It is not enjotable to watch, in fact, it is quite painful, but neither is it ... read more »
  
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- - JohnnyX
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  - 20 Sep 2008 at 03:57
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  A Dark Thinking Man's Film
  
  The King is a movie about Father/Son relationships and how they affect the rest of the family. In short, a young guy (child to a prostitute) leaves the navy, ... read more »
  
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  - James Waddell
  - London
  - 21 May 2006 at 23:31
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  Elvis lives...
  
  The main character in this film is called Elvis. The real Elvis was famous for his shaking hips and seductive voice. The Elvis in this film doesn't sing, he... read more »
  
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  - London
  - 30 May 2006 at 17:09
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  Just didn't click
  
  This is one of those movies that is very good and I know I should have thought more of it.....but for some reason it just didn't click.
  
  Gael ... read more »
  
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- 288996
- - Steve Bicket
  - London
  - 25 Sep 2006 at 17:23
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  Gripping drama
  
  The first English language role from talented Mexican actor Gael Garcia Bernal, is a tense and wonderful performance. Seeking out his ... read more »
  
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- - Cinejunkie
  - 13 reviews
  - Northern Ireland
  - 18 Nov 2006 at 21:11
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  Brilliantly constructed and well acted film for those who want something a little different.
  
  This film is a welcome change from the usual. With an arty feel (but without subtitles for those who dislike them), the film stages an out-of-the-ordinary ... read more »
  
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- - tangodiva
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  - Longstanton
  - 23 Mar 2007 at 14:01
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  Compelling
  
  The King is one of those love it or hate it films, personally I found it mesmerising and absorbing from start to finish. Outstanding performances all round, a ... read more »
  
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- - Jack Sewell
  - Midlands, UK
  - 31 May 2007 at 18:48
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  What was the ending all about?
  
  Good acting from all the cast, but ultimately unbelievable. The film never seemed to be sure where it was heading with moments which ... read more »
  
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  - Derbyshire, England
  - 18 Dec 2006 at 14:31
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  The King and I
  
  Overlooked gem that looks like a film from another, better time. when Robert De Niro and Cissy Spacek would have filled the central roles. Not that the acting ... read more »
  
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- - Bribaba
  - 146 reviews
  - London
  - 29 Apr 2007 at 23:32
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  Revisiting those 80s thrillers... with an extra twist
  
  Essentially this is one of those 'psycho-in-our-midst' thrillers - like Fatal Attraction, Dead Calm et al - it just spends most of it's time ... read more »
  
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- - NeilCake
  - 108 reviews
  - Manchester
  - 20 Mar 2007 at 09:16
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  A Bit Slow But Good
  
  An interesting film even if it was slow in places and predicatble. Worth a look but be prepared for an ending that doesn't really satisfy
  
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- - a customer
  - Hertfordshire
  - 06 Oct 2006 at 18:08

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